Oral Sedation for Fearful Patients

Oral Sedation in Monroe, LA

Few people are excited to see the dentist, and it’s completely normal. However, being completely paralyzed by fear and postponing dental care can take a toll on your oral health. According to the director of the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington in Seattle, 20% of Americans are so anxious that they see the dentist only when absolutely necessary, while 5­8% avoid dentists altogether because of fear. Monroe, LA dentist Dr. Finley aims to change all that with oral sedation. As someone who still remembers traumatic experiences going to the dentist as a child, Dr. Finley strives to make your visit comfortable, positive, and pleasant. He and his team are trained in handling fearful patients, and they use several methods to reduce pain and relieve anxiety.

What is Oral Sedation?

One of the most effective ways to relieve dental anxiety is oral sedation dentistry. Oral sedation is the use of medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. You take a pill like Halcion or Restoril several minutes before your appointment to help you relax before entering the treatment room. Oral sedatives will keep you calm and make you a bit sleepy.

However, you are conscious during the procedure and can respond to instructions from your dentist. If you do fall asleep, Dr. Finley can easily wake you up. The best part of oral conscious sedation is that no needles are used. Simply take a pill and wait to feel the relaxing effects.

Dr. Finley is certified to administer oral conscious sedation for anxious and fearful patients. Any procedure can be performed under conscious sedation, but it is particularly helpful if you are very fearful and undergoing complicated or lengthy treatment.

Dr. David Finley meets people everyday with their own reasons why they fear the dentists. But whatever the reasons may be, Bayou Dental Group offers a variety of techniques to relieve the patients' fears. Fear is a big thing for people — fear of the unknown, fear of pain and Bayou Dental Group takes care of that by eliminating those fears. Please visit our website at http://www.smile-creator.com/ to see how we may be of service to you and your family. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Monroe, LA office by calling 318-302-4236. We look forward to serving you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidfinleydds